Meta-Cognitive Reasoning

This skill provides disciplined reasoning frameworks for avoiding cognitive failures in analysis, reviews, and decision-making. It enforces evidence-based conclusions, multiple hypothesis generation, and systematic verification.

When to Use This Skill

• Before making claims about code, systems, or versions
• When conducting code reviews or architectural assessments
• When debugging issues with multiple possible causes
• When encountering unfamiliar patterns or versions
• When making recommendations that could have significant impact
• When pattern matching triggers immediate conclusions
• When analyzing documentation or specifications
• During any task requiring rigorous analytical reasoning

What This Skill Does

1. Evidence-Based Reasoning: Enforces showing evidence before interpretation
2. Multiple Hypothesis Generation: Prevents premature commitment to single explanation